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Friday, September 18, 2015

August marked
the return of football and a time when players suit up for two separate
practices per day, it's a tradition known as "two-a-days."

As we
transition from summer to fall our lives typically become more routine. Though,
if you’re like me, you’re trying to hold onto every last minute of warmth and
sunlight! Summer is a time for fun and play…. most often outdoors. As we head
into fall and winter this changes. It takes a lot more drive and discipline to
stay active and healthy. Good news is… as summer leaves us we can recapture
your drive and discipline! There are no excuses, as - the kids are back
in school, Labor Day is past, and the perfect time is now. Head
into the holidays with powerful tools and support under your belt!

*This challenge is
for people looking to get back in the game. Maybe you’ve been sidelined
due to an injury, illness or health challenge. Or life has gotten in the way
and you’re ready to make your health a priority. Low impact exercises will
be provided and exercises based on common ailments are considered.

This online
training will be divided into two sections:One workout and a healthy eating challenge each
day. The program will be well balanced to
allow recovery time over the two weeks.

·I'll
be your daily guide to building healthy eating habits. For example: day one
may be - eating your last meal of the day 3-4 hours before bedtime. Day
two-three will build upon day one... implementing the 3-hour before bedtime
rule and let's say, adding in a green smoothie (recipes provided for meals and
snacks). By the end of the two weeks, you will have NEW TOOLS, a
new PERSPECTIVE on healthy eating and some new HABITS!

Just like football players you will learn to execute each
two-a-day "play" effectively, efficiently and reflexively without
needing time for conscious thought or cognitive processing.

To get you ready for the fall holiday season, this kick
start program will provide accountability,
daily guidance & motivation! It will require you
to post daily in the private challenge forum once you
complete the challenge for support and motivation. The workouts will
be progressive, and the food challenge will be cumulative, allowing
you to implement 3-4 new and simple practices within two weeks.

You will RECAPTURE
the DRIVE and DISCIPLINE needed to live POWERFULLY and RELIEVE habitual ACHES
& PAINS.

I felt the nutrition aspect of the challenge contained very
realistic suggestions that helped to focus on a few good habits to build. -Julie

Trying to change is often overwhelming for me because I
often try taking on every new habit at once. This challenge taught me to
instead take them on one at a time. That felt great and feels sustainable.
-Anne

By having the
videos accessible, I am confident that when I travel or
miss a day at the gym I will still be able to get
in a workout. I have already accessed a workout when I was
unable to stick to my usual schedule. Having this at my fingertips really
takes away any excuse I can conjure as to why I can't workout, as well as the
stress I feel when I think I won't be able to workout. How about those
diametrically opposed emotions! I also found it inspirational to see you
go through the whole workout and to see you work hard. It
is a boost knowing it is hard for you too! -Kelly

Pushing myself
with your workouts for as little as 15-30 minutes a day has big
payoff in fitness gains and is very realistic to commit to, it was a great
launch-pad for improving fitness habits. Even after the challenge, I find
myself seeking ways to sneak in more activity every day. The variety you
provided in your workouts was really fun; I was never quite sure what to expect
except that it would for sure be challenging! I can't believe how many unique
workouts you cranked out for us over those 14 days. The videos were very
helpful and it was motivating having you 'do' the workout with me in that way. Checking
in through the forum was great for accountability and I loved the cumulative
nature of the nutrition aspects of the challenge - Kara

I have been on
a journey for the last 9 months that has led me into emotional health and now
physical health. The hardest part of this journey has been getting started in
regular exercise. Thanks for the encouragement and great idea to post this
challenge to do with friends. Thanks Ashley for the amazing challenge. I
intend to continue!!! I’m 3.5 pounds lighter. Unreal! -Jane

The accountability
piece was huge for me! I know it is working - headed on a trip today and
normally would never completed a workout, but I made it a priority! -Brooke